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Evaluation of Physical Coverings Used To Control Escherichia coli O157:H7 at the Compost Heap Surface

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Throughout four field trials, compost heaps covered with finished compost maintained temperatures under the physical covering that were ca. 7 to 15.5°C higher, resulting in rapid Escherichia coli O157:H7 reduction, than those of the heaps covered with fresh straw or left uncovered. Our results validated recommendations made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for covering fresh compost.

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/aem.02940-10

Authors: Marion W. Shepherd, Jinkyung Kim, Xiuping Jiang, Michael P. Doyle, Marilyn C. Erickson

Institutions: Clemson University, University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Clemson University